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In its first domestic market launch in ten years, Trainline is bringing Irish rail and coach bookings together, making it easier for travellers to compare routes, times, and prices without searching across different operators.

The family-owned Flynn Hotel Collection is celebrating the success of its three hotels at the 2026 Irish Hotel Awards on Monday, 19 October, with national honours for Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny and The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, alongside individual awards recognising colleagues across the collection. Newpark Hotel was named Best Family Friendly Hotel in Ireland, while The Old Ground Hotel received the award for Best Local Hotel in Ireland. The Park Hotel in Dungarvan was High

Looking for a Christmas gift with a distinctly Irish flavour? Glendalough Distillery and O’Briens stores are bringing Irish whiskey into the kitchen this festive season. Customers who purchase select Glendalough Distillery whiskeys will receive a complimentary copy of The Irish Whiskey Cookbook: 50 Recipes to Cook, Sip and Savour, written by Irish whiskey writer, broadcaster and author Oisín Davis in partnership with Glendalough Distillery. Running from 3 November 2026 to 4

Tourism Ireland has promoted Ireland to thousands of Italian travel professionals at TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, Italy’s largest B2B travel show. A total of 11 tourism companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at the three-day event, meeting influential tour operators, travel agents and travel media. Around 500 commercial meetings were conducted on the Ireland stand. Tourism Ireland highlighted the new easyJet Rome to Belfast route, as well as city breaks to Cor

Shannon Airport and Munster Rugby have extended their partnership for another three seasons, with Shannon remaining the Official Airport Partner of Munster Rugby until 2029.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, officially opened the new €1.4 million Acres Lake Water Sports Facility in County Leitrim. Developed through Fáilte Ireland’s Platforms for Growth Investment Scheme in partnership with Leitrim County Council, the facility is a best-in-class outdoor tourism amenity designed to enhance the visitor experience and serve as a central hub for water-based activities in the region. This is one of up to 19 water sports f

Meet in Ireland – that’s the message at IMEX America in Las Vegas this week. Tourism Ireland – together with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, as part of the ‘Meet in Ireland’ team – is joined by 39 tourism companies from around the island of Ireland at this important annual event in the Business Events calendar. IMEX (International Meetings and Events Exhibition) America is the largest trade show for the Business Events sector in the United States – bringing toget

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has backed the existence of the controversial 32 million passenger limit at Dublin Airport, effectively throwing a spanner in the works of attempts to abolish the cap.

The Johnstown Collection, which comprises The Johnstown Estate, Trim Castle Hotel and Mount Juliet Estate, has today announced a strategic high-performance partnership with Johnny Sexton. The former Ireland rugby captain and British & Irish Lion will advise The Johnstown Collection’s senior leadership team, helping to strengthen its position with international organisations, leadership teams and corporate clients while also placing a clear internal focus on team behaviours, c

Harcourt Developments is celebrating three major hospitality awards for The Harcourt Collection, recognising outstanding guest experiences at Lough Eske Castle in County Donegal and Carlisle Bay Antigua, and a forecast 6% increase in 2026 turnover to £37 million at the two 5-star hotels. Lough Eske Castle Hotel Lough Eske Castle was named Ireland’s Best Five Star Hotel, while Carlisle Bay secured a Condé Nast Traveller top 10 ranking and its first MICHELIN Key. Clement Gaff

Jess Sinnott, Acting General Manager at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens in County Wexford, has been named the inaugural winner of the Business Plus Tourism 40 Under 40 Award, recognising the emerging talent shaping the future of Ireland’s tourism industry.

Shannon Airport has once again been named Ireland’s leading travel brand.

Expressway, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, has announced a revised timetable for its Route 13 Limerick-Tralee and Route 14 Limerick-Killarney services. The changes are designed to reflect actual traffic conditions along the route and improve service reliability and punctuality for customers. From 25 October 2026, the weekday service leaving Tralee at 18:00 will operate via MTU Tralee North campus during term time, to offer enhanced connectivity for students and staff.

The Metropole Hotel has launched the final line-up for this year’s hugely popular Jazz Festival Club which runs across the October bank holiday weekend. The Jazz Festival Club is one of the must-visit destinations during the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. The home of the original Cork Jazz Festival, the Metropole Hotel will host a selection of live acts throughout the hotel, including the recently renovated lobby. The line-up for 2026 includes Irish and international jazz, swin

Dublin Airport is seeking to expand and enhance its US Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility in Terminal 2 to enhance passenger circulation, accessibility and the overall passenger experience.

Shannon Airport has been nominated in the Green Impact and Passenger Experience categories of the Aviation Industry Awards, recognising its focus on environmental responsibility and its commitment to delivering a high-quality, hassle-free passenger experience. The Green Impact nomination reflects a series of significant sustainability achievements at Shannon Airport, including the launch of Ireland's first on-airfield solar PV farm, a 54% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions

Dublin Airport has catered for nearly 29 million passengers so far this year - 4% more than at the same point in 2025 - with 2026 gearing up to be another record year for the hub.

Belfast City Airport will once again shine a spotlight on Northern Ireland’s thriving distillery scene as its popular That’s the Spirit event returns from 25th October – 29th October 2026.

A family-run hotel close to Belfast that has undergone a 10-year programme of investment and redevelopment has been awarded four stars by Tourism Northern Ireland. The Ivanhoe Hotel, located near Carryduff, was praised for its “exceptional service” as it received the four-star grade following an assessment by the Tourism NI Quality Grading Scheme.    Over the past decade, the hotel has undergone major renovation, including the complete refurbishment of the bistro and re

The Ashford Estate is celebrating a double triumph in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards (US), with both of its renowned properties once again recognised among the best in the world. The five-star Ashford Castle in Cong, Co Mayo has climbed to 7th position in the ‘World Resorts’ European category, which also means it is the highest ranking of any Irish property in this category. Sister hotel on the 350-acre Ashford Estate, The Lodge at Ashford Castle has also